Broadcast Associate Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Who we are:

Detroit PBS is Michigan's largest and most-watchedpublictelevision station serving Southeastern Michigan and serves the most diverse public television audience in the country. Detroit PBS is also the state's only community-licensed station, meaning itoperatesindependentof any educational, government or other institution. Its funding comes from the community it serves.

Each week more than two million people watch our five broadcast channels, andnearly 200,000people listen to our radio station, 90.9WRCJfor classical days and jazzy nights. In addition, Detroit PBS is building the next generation of public media with our rapidly growing digitalpresence,which has grown to reach more than half a million unique visitors through our website, YouTube channels, and social media platforms each month.

Our core values: excellence, innovation, trust, diversity,engagementand financial sustainability areevidentin everything we do. From the engaging content we provide to the way we work with viewers, supporters, boardmembersand employees, to the local events we host, Detroit PBS connects with thousands of our fellow community members each year.

For more information about Detroit PBS, please visit the websitehttps://www.detroitpbs.org/.

The Opportunity

We are activelyseekingadynamic and diverse team member to join us in the role ofBroadcastMaintenance& ProductionEngineer in Wixom, MI.

TheBroadcast Maintenance & Production Engineeris responsible forthe maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of television and radio broadcast equipment. This role supports live studio and remote productions,transmitterand air-chain systems, and both audio and video production environments. The position works collaboratively with production staff, engineers, clients, and vendors to ensure reliable, high-quality broadcast operations across radio, television, and digital platforms.

Essential Functions

• Set up,operate, troubleshoot, andmaintainstudio and remote production equipment for radio and television broadcasts.
• Install, configure, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on control consoles, routers, switchers, audio boards, microphones, cameras, lighting systems, video servers, intercom systems, and related broadcast equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot radio and television transmitters, air chains, and associated RF systems.
• Act as a technical leader and mentor to IBEW staff by assistingwith training, onboarding, and the adoption of new and changing technologies critical to daily broadcast and production operations.
• Collaborate regularly with IT, Programming, Station Operations, Production, Digital, and Membership teams to support broadcast, production, and overall organizational needs.
• Professional approach with outside vendors involved with air chain processes; i.e.our Joint Master Control, Myers, PBS, etc.
• Work in coordination with the IT department to support broadcast-related network infrastructure, including VLANs, switches, servers, storage, and IP-based media systems.
• Assess technical needs and develop reliable production solutions.
• Diagnose equipment failures and apply corrective measures.
• Design, modify, or adapt equipment and systems to meet operational requirements.
• Act as liaisonwith manufacturers and vendors to coordinate warranty repairs and technical support.
• Support both radio and television station operations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong technical aptitude with broadcast audio, video, and RF systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to new technologies
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Qualifications

• Associate's orBachelor'sdegree in Electronics Technology, Broadcast Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years experiencewith broadcast production equipment
• Experience with audio consoles, video switchers, routers, cameras, and video servers
• Transmitter and RF experience preferred
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking
• Proficiencywith Windows and Mac systems
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights

Whatyou'llget:

• Experience the rewarding feeling of knowingyou'repart of an organization committed to the greater good of the community.
• Continue to grow and learn through opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Share your input, knowing that your ideas are valued and always welcome.
• Be yourself! We believe your uniqueness makes you an even greater asset to the team.